Chowa, a Japanese term meaning "a spirit of harmonious partnership," is central to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ideology, and a prime example is the company's partnership with Vestas to form MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, writes MHI Chairman Hideaki Omiya. "The partnership works because MHI needs Vestas' leading turbine technology and saw a growing market, while Vestas needs MHI's financial stability and proven manufacturing expertise," he writes.